Old City Aikido

09/27/2026

Working from collar grabs the last few weeks.

09/25/2026

Dejan and Noah gettin' that last stripe on those white belts. Great work boys! Up next, blue belt!

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09/24/2026

It was my honor to finally present JD with his long-overdue shodan certificate.

Congratulations!

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09/07/2026

Your rank is not a gift from your teachers.
It’s a promise to your fellows.
You did not earn it alone.
What is granted because of your dedication should be repaid with your devotion.
In the dojo energy is freely loaned and borrowed.
Knowledge is tirelessly given and should be received in earnest.
You earn a thing.
Your teacher acknowledges that thing.
Your fellows prepare you, and witness that thing.
Now you must BE that thing.
The place to do so is the dojo.
YOUR dojo.
Where else could it possibly be?
To your community it is a milestone, a recognition of all you have achieved.
To your teacher, it is the realization of duty and purpose.
Everywhere else, it is just a belt.
Your rank is not a possession.
It’s a promise.
Please do your best to fulfill it.

Many thanks,

-JP

08/22/2026

08/14/2026

Half guard deep dive at my morning class at 609. Come check us out!

08/08/2026

Congratulations to all who passed thier level examinations today, well done!

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07/29/2026

Professor Judah leading a special introductory workshop for the Wework group.

He taught an awesome class as always, and everyone had a great time!

Thank you Professor!

07/25/2026

Hand fighting for that rear naked choke!